Chelsea target Zubimendi for January as Arsenal role shrinks
Xabi Alonso knows the Spaniard well from Real Sociedad, but Real Madrid and Atletico want him too. Arsenal paid £60m for him.
Martin Zubimendi could leave Arsenal in January. According to Mirror, which cites The Independent, Chelsea are interested in the midfielder, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates and has made all seven of his Premier League appearances this season off the bench.
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's boss, coached Real Sociedad B and is a known admirer of the 27-year-old. Chelsea are not alone, though: Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also monitoring him. Arsenal paid £60m to bring him from Real Sociedad and would want that fee back if they sell.
Arteta still considers Zubimendi an important player, and Arsenal lead the table by six points after a 1-0 win over Hull City. Any move would depend on a major sale before the club strengthens its attack.
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